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He discusses his origin story, owning a graphics company, writing books, and beating his wife’s college GPA. - [Learn from a Stellar Lineup at APMP BPC 2026](https://billiondollargraphics.com/learn-from-a-stellar-lineup-at-apmp-bpc-2026/) - Win more bids and learn best practices from proposal industry experts. The APMP BPC 2026 takes place May 13-16. - [CRUSH Your Next Virtual Presentation](https://billiondollargraphics.com/crush-your-next-virtual-presentation/) - Rick Altman, host of the Presentation Summit and multi-published author, has written his most rewarding book to date: CRUSH Your Next Virtual Presentation. - [Design Simple PowerPoint Slides—Recording Available](https://billiondollargraphics.com/design-simple-powerpoint-slides/) - Mike Parkinson shows you how to design simple PowerPoint slides in CreativePro's replay of his top-rated session from their presentation conference. - [From Designers to Presentation Strategists](https://billiondollargraphics.com/from-designers-to-presentation-strategists/) - Mike Parkinson and Jody Wissig joined the CreativePro Podcast to discuss their unexpected paths from designers to presentation strategists. - [Design a 3D Pyramid Graphic in PowerPoint](https://billiondollargraphics.com/design-a-3d-pyramid-graphic-in-powerpoint/) - Build a professional 3D pyramid graphic entirely in PowerPoint. Mike Parkinson shows you how on the CreativePro YouTube channel. - [Become a PowerPoint Master](https://billiondollargraphics.com/become-a-powerpoint-master/) - Master PowerPoint with a PowerPoint Master! Get the most out of Microsoft PowerPoint's features. Learn the skills to create presentations that flow seamlessly. - [PowerPoint Stories—Horror and Humor](https://billiondollargraphics.com/powerpoint-stories-horror-and-humor/) - The Presentation Podcast to gathered a group of Microsoft MVPs and presentation experts for haunting (and humorous) PowerPoint and presentation tales. - [FREE WEBINAR—Make Show Stopping Presentation Slides](https://billiondollargraphics.com/free-webinar-make-show-stopping-presentation-slides/) - Mike Parkinson's design tips can help you create show stopping presentation slides. Turn dull slides into compelling ones that educate, engage, and persuade. - [Use These Practical Design Fixes](https://billiondollargraphics.com/use-these-practical-design-fixes/) - Mike Parkinson is teaching at the Presentation Summit from Oct 19–22, 2025. In his workshops, he’ll share his practical design fixes and habits with attendees. - [2025 Upcoming Public Graphic and PowerPoint Training](https://billiondollargraphics.com/2025-upcoming-public-training/) - Mike Parkinson is sharing his graphic knowledge with you this fall. Here’s a list of his upcoming public training for 2025. - [Fix Your PowerPoint Files](https://billiondollargraphics.com/fix-your-powerpoint-files/) - Microsoft PowerPoint files can get messy. When we discovered Neuxpower’s products, we fixed these PowerPoint issues plus more. - [Win More Proposals with Intention](https://billiondollargraphics.com/win-your-proposals/) - Want to win more proposals? Overwhelmed about the complex grant or contract process? Working on a proposal and want a useable process? Check out Wendy’s book! - [New Graphics = New Ways to Communicate](https://billiondollargraphics.com/new-graphics-new-ways-to-communicate/) - Mike Parkinson designed and uploaded new PowerPoint graphics this summer to our Build-a-Graphic add-in. Use these new graphics into your next presentation. - [What Are You Driven By?](https://billiondollargraphics.com/what-are-you-driven-by/) - Mike offers practical advice for how new leaders can lead with empathy and purpose. Learn how Mike does it and what he learned from his leadership journey. - [3 Truths About AI and design](https://billiondollargraphics.com/3-truths-about-ai-and-design/) - A podcast for designers of all kinds, data viz nerds and anyone curious how to work with AI, rather than against it. Mike Parkinson developed 3 truths about it. - [Take Presentations from Bland to Grand](https://billiondollargraphics.com/add-visual-interest-to-presentations/) - Take bland slide decks and add visual interest to bring your presentations to life. Mike Parkinson shows you how at CreativePro Week 2025 in Phoenix, AZ. - [AI Can Help You with L&D Graphics](https://billiondollargraphics.com/ai-can-help-you-with-ld-graphics/) - Discover the latest AI and automation tools and techniques to make professional L&D graphics, slides, and covers. Mike shares three AI truths for our industry. - [AI Is Your Smart Start for Visuals](https://billiondollargraphics.com/harness-ais-power-for-visuals/) - Can using AI in visual design ever be truly creative? Mike Parkinson calls AI the “future of creativity.” But it won’t replace graphic designers. - [Get Excited about Design at CreativePro Week](https://billiondollargraphics.com/a-creative-week-with-design-geeks/) - Learn from Mike Parkinson (and many design pros) at CreativePro Week. Master the tools of design. Learn new and advanced skills to stay ahead in your field. - [Create Presentations That Demand Attention](https://billiondollargraphics.com/create-presentations-that-demand-attention/) - Mike Parkinson reveals six techniques he uses to craft presentations that engage and inspire. If your presentation is too predictable, you fail to engage them. - [The PowerPoint Blog Reviews Build-a-Graphic](https://billiondollargraphics.com/the-powerpoint-blog-reviews-build-a-graphic/) - “Thank You” to TLC Creative Services, Inc., for reviewing our Build-a-Graphic PowerPoint Add-in. Read a sample here. Go to their blog to read the rest. - [Get Inspiration! Make Unique Timelines Quickly](https://billiondollargraphics.com/get-inspiration-make-unique-timelines-quickly/) - Get inspiration for tired timeline graphics. This quick video shows you the unique ways to transform boring bullets into engaging timelines. - [How to Use Parallax Effects for Timelines](https://billiondollargraphics.com/how-to-use-parallax-effects-for-timelines/) - Level up your timeline graphics with the parallex effect in PowerPoint. Mike Parkinson shows you how easy it is to apply this effect and “wow” your audience. - [It’s Easy to Be Memorable with Visuals](https://billiondollargraphics.com/its-easy-to-be-memorable-with-visuals/) - In this video, Mike Parkinson take a simple bulleted list and show how various graphic styles can highlight the story behind the content. - [How to Design Presentations with the Creative Pros](https://billiondollargraphics.com/how-to-design-presentations-with-the-creative-pros/) - March 12–14, learn to make presentations with creative pros like Mike Parkinson. The Presentation Design Conference is the essential how-to event for designers. - [Six Keys to Avoiding a PowerPoint Disaster](https://billiondollargraphics.com/six-keys-to-avoiding-a-powerpoint-disaster/) - Turn your bad presentations into great ones! PowerPoint MVP Mike Parkinson shares his six keys to designing a successful presentation. - [Learn How to Win with Professional Proposal Graphics](https://billiondollargraphics.com/learn-how-to-win-with-professional-proposal-graphics/) - Mike Parkinson shows you his graphics secrets to win billions in contracts for his clients. Watch this free webinar to learn how to create winning graphics. - [Presentation Thinking: 22 Years of the Summit](https://billiondollargraphics.com/presentation-thinking-22-years-of-the-summit/) - Curious about finding a presentation/storytelling community? - [Using Brain Science for Better Presentations](https://billiondollargraphics.com/using-brain-science-for-better-presentations/) - Use brain science to design more engaging and memorable presentations. - [Develop Unique Graphics at the Summit](https://billiondollargraphics.com/develop-unique-graphics-at-the-summit/) - Mike, you deliver two sessions in this year’s Presentation Summit: Don’t Blow It, which is about avoiding PowerPoint disasters, and Agile Infographics - [NEW WEBINAR—Avoid 6 Common Presentation Problems](https://billiondollargraphics.com/new-webinar-avoid-6-common-presentation-problems/) - PowerPoint Pro: New Solutions to 6 Common ProblemsSeptember 26, 20249 am (PT) • 12 pm (ET)Other timezones shown here._________________________________ The Training Magazine Network is hosting MIke Parkinson’s next free webinar on September 26. Almost all presentation decks could be better. As one of 36 Microsoft PowerPoint MVPs in the world, Mike shares the six most - [Learn from Mike at TechLearn](https://billiondollargraphics.com/learn-from-mike-at-techlearn/) - Mike Parkinson is honored to speak again at TechLearn 2024 Conference from September 17–19 in Austin, TX (USA). Training magazine's TechLearn 2024 Conference is the annual learning technology conference for corporate trainers and elearning professionals. At the TechLearn Conference, participants receive the very best in skill-building content: Elearning Mobile Learning Social Learning Adaptive Learning Emerging Technologies Augmented Reality Artificial Intelligence Virtual - [Create a Scrolling Timeline in PowerPoint](https://billiondollargraphics.com/create-a-scrolling-timeline-in-powerpoint/) - In this “Three Minutes Max” video from CreativePro Week, Mike Parkinson shows how to create a scrolling timeline in PowerPoint with a parallax effect. He demonstrates that by moving the background image slightly between slides and the foreground timeline elements quite far, it gives the illusion of depth. Mike adds in the morph transition for a seamless - [Join Mike at CreativePro Week—and Save $100](https://billiondollargraphics.com/join-mike-at-creativepro-week-and-save-100/) - CreativePro Week July 8–12 Washington, DC (or attend online) Save $100 on multi-day passes with code: JOINUS ________ Mike Parkinson is looking forward to speaking at CreativePro Week, the essential HOW-TO conference InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, or PowerPoint users. Over the course of five days, you’ll learn the latest and most-relevant techniques, tricks, and best - [How to Turn Words into Visuals—The Visual Lounge Podcast](https://billiondollargraphics.com/how-to-turn-words-into-visuals-the-visual-lounge-podcast/) - Matthew Pierce, Learning & Video Ambassador at TechSmith, hosted Mike Parkinson on The Visual Lounge podcast. He poses Mike this question: How do you create effective visuals? During the podcast, Mike answers this question in-depth. He details his step-by-step graphic process, starting with goals and audience to working out your means and motivators—all before you - [Meet Mike Parkinson at APMP BPC New Orleans](https://billiondollargraphics.com/meet-mike-parkinson-at-apmp-bpc-new-orleans/) - APMP BPC New Orleans June 2–5, 2024 New Orleans, LA USA Mike Parkinson is excited to be part of the APMP annual conference once again. Stop by the 24 Hour Company booth to geek out with Mike about proposal and graphics. Attend his two new sessions: AI Proposal Graphics and Mentoring Matters: Creating a Culture - [Three Minutes to Bullet Items in PowerPoint—CreativePro](https://billiondollargraphics.com/three-minutes-to-bullet-items-in-powerpoint-creativepro/) - Quick Tip from the CreativePro Presentation Design Conference in March 2024 In this Three Minutes Max video, Mike Parkinson gives you two tips to make PowerPoint bullet items more interesting. For starters, Mike puts his text inside his bullets, though you can choose any shape that fits your brand. In this process dubbed “chunking,” he - [PowerPoint Training with Mike Parkinson](https://billiondollargraphics.com/powerpoint-training-with-mike-parkinson/) - Renewed Workshop: Build Stunning PowerPoint Templates & Graphics That Work! March 22, 2024 8 am PT • 12 pm EDT Other time zones shown here. Training Magazine is partnering with Mike to bring his new workshop Build Stunning PowerPoint Templates & Graphics That Work! to their MemershipPLUS members. This event is available to MembershipPLUS members and - [Presentation Design Conference—March 6–8, 2024](https://billiondollargraphics.com/presentation-design-conference-march-6-8-2024/) - Mike Parkinson is excited to speak at CreativePro’s Presentation Design Conference held online March 6–8. It is the essential HOW-TO event for designers who need to create compelling slide decks, interactive experiences, and impactful presentations. Registration includes up to three days of educational sessions, each followed with a live Q&A with the speaker, plus - [Meet Mike at the Training 2024 Conference in Orlando](https://billiondollargraphics.com/meet-mike-at-the-training-2024-conference-in-orlando/) - Training 2024 Conference & Expo Disney Coronado Springs Resort February 26–28 Orlando, FL • USA Mike Parkinson is speaking twice at the Training 2024 Conference & Expo in Orlando, Florida. Check out Mike’s two sessions listed below. Chat with Mike about PowerPoint and graphics. He loves geeking out about visuals with other trainers. _________ MONDAY—February - [The New Year Brings New Features](https://billiondollargraphics.com/the-new-year-brings-new-features/) - Our team spent 2023 improving our new Build-a-Graphic add-in for you. Scroll down to see our favorite functionality features.* Instantly View the Latest Graphics in Build-a-Graphic 1) Open Build-a-Graphic from your Home Tab. 2) Select the NEW button shown in the image above. 3) The latest graphics will display within the task pane. Suggest New - [The Success of a Proposal Starts with Its Proposal Professionals](https://billiondollargraphics.com/the-success-of-a-proposal-starts-with-its-proposal-professionals/) - APMP National Capital Area Chapter Mid-Atlantic Conference October 2, 2023 Gaylord National Harbor Resort & Convention Center Oxon Hill, MD • USA Mike Parkinson joins a roster of expert proposal speakers to help you win more bids. Learn how to improve your proposal process and advance your career. Industry topics include artificial intelligence, leadership principles, - [Master PowerPoint with Tips from an MVP](https://billiondollargraphics.com/master-powerpoint-with-tips-from-an-mvp/) - PowerPoint MVP Chantal Bossé published one of the best resources for mastering PowerPoint in 2023—Microsoft PowerPoint Best Practices, Tips, and Techniques. For over 25 years, Chantal has worked in instructional design and training. She founded CHABOS, Inc., specializing in M365 training and presentation design and coaching. She packs her decades of presentation experience into her - [See Build-a-Graphic in Action!](https://billiondollargraphics.com/see-build-a-graphic-in-action/) - Make Pro Graphics FAST w/Build-a-Graphic September 12, 2023 12 pm EDT • 9 am PDT Other time zones shown here. ______ Training Magazine Network is hosting Mike Parkinson’s exclusive Build-a-Graphic demo. Mike shows you how to quickly turn ideas, words, and data into professional graphics using Build-a-Graphic. Watch Mike make compelling, expert-level graphics in minutes - [Conversation with Mike Parkinson—Presentation Summit](https://billiondollargraphics.com/conversation-with-mike-parkinson-presentation-summit/) - Mike Parkinson is a geek. He is one of thirty-six Microsoft PowerPoint MVPs in the world, a CPP APMP Fellow, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and an industry thought leader. Mike owns Billion Dollar Graphics and is a partner at 24 Hour Company, a premier creative services firm. In this conversation, Mike talks about his participation - [FREE WEBINAR—Victory with Advanced Vector Graphics](https://billiondollargraphics.com/free-webinar-victory-with-advanced-vector-graphics/) - Victory with Advanced Vector Graphics June 21, 2023 12 pm PDT • 3 pm EDT (Other timezones shown on this website.) Mike Parkinson is teaming with the Training Magazine Network to deliver his latest vector graphics workshop. Learn about the power and awesomeness of vector graphics in PowerPoint—for free! Use simple vector elements to make - [TechLearn—Designing for eLearning Certificate](https://billiondollargraphics.com/techlearn-designing-for-elearning-certificate/) - TechLearn 2023 Conference Designing for eLearning Certificate Program September 18–19, 2023 9 am– 4 pm CDT Use code CSP01 to save $150! We see proof everywhere we look that we live in an at-a-glance society — in social media, advertising, books, television, email, signs, software, and websites. Learners no longer expect information to be succinct - [Graphic Resource—Break Away from Bullet Points](https://billiondollargraphics.com/graphic-resource-break-away-from-bullet-points/) - Microsoft PowerPoint MVP Nolan Haims has created a fun and clever way to break away from bullet points on your slides and spark creativity. Nolan’s The Better Deck Deck is a set of 52 cards with proven design alternatives to text heavy slides. The cards are color-coded to represent four graphic categories: Text, Shapes, Images, - [Build-a-Graphic Guest Post—Indezine](https://billiondollargraphics.com/build-a-graphic-guest-post-indezine/) - Making professional graphics in PowerPoint isn’t easy because it isn’t about designing cool slides. You want to design interesting visuals that communicate your message succinctly to your audience. When I begin a design project in PowerPoint, I first review the content, find the best way to visualize the information, and then render the graphic. It - [Best Conference for Graphic Designers—CreativePro](https://billiondollargraphics.com/best-conference-for-graphic-designers-creativepro/) - Mike Parkinson is excited to speak again at CreativePro Week. It is the essential HOW-TO conference for anyone that uses InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, or PowerPoint. Over the course of five jam-packed days, you’ll learn the latest and most-relevant techniques, tricks, and best practices to raise your skill set to the next level. Our industry - [APMP Bid & Proposal Con—May 21–24](https://billiondollargraphics.com/apmp-bid-proposal-con-may-21-24/) - Mike Parkinson is delivering two sessions at the Association for Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Bid & Proposal Con (BPC). Stop by one of his sessions in Orlando, Florida, or the 24 Hour Company booth to geek out with Mike about graphics. Win Them All! 8 Master Techniques to Make Props for ALL Evaluators May 22, - [Free Webinar—Turn Ideas into Graphics](https://billiondollargraphics.com/free-webinar-turn-ideas-into-graphics/) - Picture Perfect! How to Quickly Turn Ideas into Graphics April 27, 2023 9:00 AM PDT • 12:00 PM EDT Other time zones show here. On April 27, Mike Parkinson is giving a free graphics webinar through Training Pros, serving the training, eLearning, L&D, and technical writing communities for over 20 years. During this session, you - [Beautiful Typography for Presentations—Free Webinar](https://billiondollargraphics.com/beautiful-typography-for-presentations-free-webinar/) - WHAT Beautiful Typography for Presentations A font can make or break your presentation. Legibility and professionalism are critical. During this webinar, Mike Parkinson shares the latest font trends and how you can make amazing slides with simple typography tips and tricks. Learn to make eight designs using easy and clever techniques. Use what you learn immediately to make your job - [Watch Our New Build-a-Graphic Add-In Video](https://billiondollargraphics.com/watch-our-new-build-a-graphic-add-in-video/) - This month we released our new Build-a-Graphic PowerPoint add-in. It is faster, much easier to install and use, and IT friendly. Plus, Build-a-Graphic now works on Mac, Windows, and PowerPoint Online. See how easily you can design graphics with Build-a-Graphic in Mike Parkinson's latest YouTube video. - [Try Build-a-Graphic for Free](https://billiondollargraphics.com/try-build-a-graphic-for-free/) - The NEW Build-a-Graphic add-in is here! It now works on Mac, Windows, and PowerPoint Online. This Build-a-Graphic version is faster, much easier to install and use, and IT friendly. Try it now for free. Search through our database of graphics to see how Build-a-Graphic can help you (to chunk text and edit graphics you'll need to purchase the add-in). For only - [Advanced Infographics—Free Webinar](https://billiondollargraphics.com/advanced-infographics-free-webinar/) - Advanced Infographics February 8, 2023 12 PM PST • 3 PM EST Other time zones shown here. Mike Parkinson is partnering with Training Magazine Network to offer a free Advance Infographics webinar. Advanced infographics goes beyond pretty pictures. We focus on goals, messaging, content, and story. Learn to engage your audience instantly. Make them want to learn more. - [The Design + PowerPoint Summit from Feb 16–17](https://billiondollargraphics.com/the-design-powerpoint-summit-from-feb-16-17/) - Join Mike Parkinson and other industry pros at The Design + PowerPoint Summit. This virtual HOW-TO event is essential for designers who need to master presentation design. If you are a designer who builds slide decks, interactive experiences, and presentation graphics, then this is the best event for you. In addition to two days full - [Free Webinar—Super Simple Slide Design #3](https://billiondollargraphics.com/free-webinar-super-simple-slide-design-3/) - Super Simple PowerPoint Slide Design #3 September 1, 2022 12 pm PDT • 3 pm EDT Other times shown here. Training Magazine Network will host the third in Mike Parkinson's incredibly popular Super Simple PowerPoint Slide Design series. Learn how to make simple yet engaging and professional slides quickly. Mike shares new, innovative designs that - [Learn the Secrets to Turning Words into Winning Graphics](https://billiondollargraphics.com/learn-the-secrets-to-turning-words-into-winning-graphics/) - We live in an at-glance society. We see proof everywhere we look social media, advertising, books, television, email, in signs, software, and websites. Evaluators and decision-makers no longer expect information to be succinct and clear—they REQUIRE it. If we fail to embrace at-glance communication, we will lose more. Watch Mike Parkinson's innovative, high-energy webinar to - [Conversation with Mike Parkinson—Presentation Summit 2022](https://billiondollargraphics.com/conversation-with-mike-parkinson-presentation-summit-2022/) - In a conversation with Geetesh Baja of Indezine.com, Mike talks about his company’s sponsorship of the upcoming Presentation Summit 2022, being held on location in San Diego, CA, and virtually this year from October 9 to 12, 2022. Geetesh: Mike, tell us more about your Build-a-Graphic product, and what brings you to the Presentation Summit - [ATD Intensive: Messy Learning Labs for Virtual Training](https://billiondollargraphics.com/atd-intensive-messy-learning-labs-for-virtual-training/) - ATD Intensive August 25th, September 8th 12–2 pm ET Join Mike Parkinson and the top L&D experts as they help you rebuild and revamp your virtual training program into a successful and impactful virtual experience your learners (and stakeholders) will love. The Association for Talent Development (ATD) created this new conference to meet the evolving - [Show Big Data with Our New Graphics](https://billiondollargraphics.com/show-big-data-with-our-new-graphics/) - We are always adding to our Build-a-Graphic library. We want our users to discover unique ways to visually communicate their ideas. This month we added new graphic collections for our Build-a-Graphic subscribers. Our July favorite is our Big Data graphics. How do you show how your team analyzes megabytes, gigabytes, or even terabytes of data? Check - [Presentation Summit 2022: Conversation with Mike Parkinson](https://billiondollargraphics.com/presentation-summit-2022-conversation-with-mike-parkinson/) - Indezine interviewed Mike Parkinson about his sessions at the upcoming Presentation Summit 2022 in San Diego, CA, and virtually this year from October 9–12, 2022. Learn about Mike’s new workshops and where he finds inspiration. Plus, check out other speakers and join these presentation experts at an amazing conference. ____________________________________ Geetesh: Mike, at this year’s Presentation Summit, - [Designing Presentations on the Mac](https://billiondollargraphics.com/designing-presentations-on-the-mac/) - What's it like to design presentations on the Mac? Longtime Mac users Jole Simmons and Mike Parkinson join Nolan Haims on The Presentation Podcast. They discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly on using Powerpoint, Keynote, and Google Slides on a Mac: What are the disadvantages and advantages to Windows? Is the animation timeline - [Free Webinar—Top 5 Sales Techniques to CRUSH the Competition](https://billiondollargraphics.com/free-webinar-top-5-sales-techniques-to-crush-the-competition/) - June 1, 2022 12 pm EDT • 9 am PDT Other timezones shown here. Mike Parkinson reveals the top five practical marketing and sales techniques of successful organizations. Each technique is easily adopted and can be applied immediately after this workshop. Mike will share real-world solutions for short and long-term business development lifecycles. Don’t let - [The Presentation Summit BIG Giveaway](https://billiondollargraphics.com/the-presentation-summit-big-giveaway/) - Become a better presenter AND qualify for prizes to better your presentation game. To qualify, register and pay for the Presentation Summit between now and May 31—either as a Roomie or a Zoomie (i.e., in-person or virtual attendee). The first 100 Zoomies get our Build-a-Graphic add-in for free for six months. This gift is a - [Mike + CreativePro Week + $100 Off Registration](https://billiondollargraphics.com/mike-creativepro-week-100-off-registration/) - Mike Parkinson will present at CreativePro Week, the essential HOW-TO conference for anyone that uses InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, or PowerPoint. Over the course of five jam-packed days, you’ll learn the latest and most-relevant techniques and best practices to take your skill set to the next level. In addition to 100+ important sessions, you’ll receive in-depth session handouts and - [The Good, Band and Ugly of Slides and Images](https://billiondollargraphics.com/the-good-band-and-ugly-of-slides-and-images/) - Death by PowerPoint! Images that don't mean anything! Graphics that just don't work! Either you've done it or know someone who has you've made a mistake that left a presentation or video less impactful than you wanted. It's time to get off that path and on to using graphics to communicate better. Mike Parkinson joins Mike - [3 Questions with Stephy Hogan—Presentation Designer and Speaker](https://billiondollargraphics.com/3-questions-with-stephy-hogan-presentation-designer-and-speaker/) - I first met a bright-eyed Stephy Hogan at the Presentation Summit almost a decade ago. That first year, she attended the conference to hone her presentation design skills and learn more about the industry. Soon after, she was sharing the stage with veteran presenters to teach PowerPoint tricks. Now she is becoming a leader in - [Super Simple Slide Design—Feb 15](https://billiondollargraphics.com/super-simple-slide-design-feb-15/) - APMP Fellow Mike Parkinson teaches simple slide design techniques on February 15 at 11:00 am EST. (Go here for other time zones.) Learn how to make professional slides quickly with less effort. No design skill is needed! Discover tips, techniques, and tools to develop engaging slides. Get Mike’s clever way to make templates that subconsciously - [March 2022—CreativePro Design + PowerPoint Summit is virtual!](https://billiondollargraphics.com/march-2022-creativepro-design-powerpoint-summit-is-virtual/) - Learn to create successful slides—from the comfort of your computer—during the CreativePro Design + PowerPoint Summit. Held March 10–11, 2022, this essential HOW-TO event will help you build memorable slide decks and engaging interactive experiences and presentation graphics. Register today and get $100 off with code CPNMIKE. Mike Parkinson is excited to deliver two webinars - [Free Webinar—Quick Fixes for Bad Slides](https://billiondollargraphics.com/free-webinar-quick-fixes-for-bad-slides/) - February 2, 2022 3:00 pm EST • 12:00 pm PST Other time zones shown here. During this free webinar, Mike will teach you how to turn unprofessional slides into professional designs quickly. Transform those boring, “been-there-done-that” presentations into something of which you are proud by using these simple, yet effective solutions. Make your job easier. - [Learn Best Practices from Mike](https://billiondollargraphics.com/learn-best-practices-from-mike/) - Coming soon! Mike Parkinson is teaching new in-person and virtual public workshops. This is your chance to learn best practices for successful graphics, slides, and proposals from the expert. We’ll update the list below as more sessions are available. July 22–August 12 Association for Talent Development (ATD) Essentials of Making Powerful Infographics Virtual ATD is - [Turn a Microsoft Word File into a Presentation](https://billiondollargraphics.com/turn-a-microsoft-word-file-into-a-presentation/) - Go from a Word document to a complete PowerPoint deck in minutes! Mike Parkinson shows you how in his latest tutorial on our Billion Dollar Graphics YouTube channel. At the CreativePro conference, Mike left attendees with a valuable design tip. He demonstrated how to generate a PowerPoint presentation from a Word document in less than three - [From Story to Slides—FREE Webinar](https://billiondollargraphics.com/from-story-to-slides-free-webinar/) - From Story to Slides Recording Now Available! On May 5, 2021, Mike Parkinson gave a free webinar through the Training Magazine Network. In his session, From Story to Slides, Mike taught three techniques to improve learning, recollection and adoption. Plus, he shared best practices from his book, A Trainer’s Guide to PowerPoint. Did you miss the - [Play a Video within Text in PowerPoint](https://billiondollargraphics.com/play-a-video-within-text-in-powerpoint/) - Get a sneak peak from Mike Parkinson's upcoming CreativePro Week workshop. In the video below, Mike Parkinson shows you how to create a cool and engaging effect in PowerPoint. This quick and simple tip merges large type and video to add visual interest to bad or boring slides. Check out more tips from CreativePro presenters - [Presentation Summit Open for Business](https://billiondollargraphics.com/presentation-summit-open-for-business/) - Save $100 when you register by April 30. Mike Parkinson is excited to support and once again speak at the grandaddy of presentation conferences. The Presentation Summit is returning in 2021 as a fully hybrid event from September 26–29. Register for the Summit before summer pricing arrives on May 1st, and you will save $100. For the upcoming Summit, - [Join Mike at CreativePro Week](https://billiondollargraphics.com/join-mike-at-creativepro-week/) - Mike Parkinson returns to CreativePro Week. This essential conference for creative professionals is coming to a device near you from May 17–21. You’ll learn best practices from over 40 of the world’s top trainers. Whether you use InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, PowerPoint, or other design software, you’ll gain insight to improve productivity. This conference has - [New! Build-a-Graphic 3.0](https://billiondollargraphics.com/new-build-a-graphic-3-0/) - Mike Parkinson’s Build-a-Graphic add-in has a new logo ... and that’s not all! 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This Pie Chart shows percentage of development, R&D, training, and marketing for a business. - [Pipe Graphic](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/pipe-graphic/) - Use this Pipe Graphic to show a designed, structured process and the isolated linear flow of elements. Graphic depicts three inputs flowing into a webpage. - [Process Diagram](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/process-diagram/) - A Process Diagram shows relationships, influences, and interactions. Graphic shows global exchange of information between elements. - [Process Diagram 2](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/process-diagram-2/) - A Process Diagram shows relationships, influences, and interactions. This diagram shows core content flowing to outside elements. - [Process Diagram 3](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/process-diagram-3/) - A Process Diagram shows relationships, influences, and interactions. This graphic integrates icons, bar charts and funnels graphics to depict a complex process. - [Process Diagram 4](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/process-diagram-4/) - A Process Diagram shows relationships, influences, and interactions. This graphic includes arrows and icons to visually define the phases in this process. - [Process Diagram 5](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/process-diagram-5/) - A Process Diagram shows relationships, influences, and interactions. This graphic shows a path weaving past government branches with inputs at various stages. - [Process Diagram 6](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/process-diagram-6/) - A Process Diagram to show relationships, influences, and interactions. This process diagram depicts cloud-based elements flowing into electronic devices. - [Process Diagram 7](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/process-diagram-7/) - A Process Diagram shows relationships, influences, and interactions. This visual shows four elements funneling information through the pipeline. - [Process Diagram 8](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/process-diagram-8/) - A Process Diagram shows relationships, influences, and interactions. This simple flowchart distills a complicated process into an easy-to-understand visual. - [Dome Graphic](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/dome-graphic/) - A Dome Graphic shows containment, protection, or illustrate an area of influence. - [Dome Graphic 3](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/dome-graphic-3/) - Use this Dome Graphic to show containment, protection, or illustrate and area of influence. - [Dome Graphic 2](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/dome-graphic-2/) - A Dome Graphic shows containment, protection, or illustrate an area of influence. This graphic shows a global strategy of military protection. - [DNA Graphic](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/dna-graphic/) - A DNA Graphic metaphor illustrates the synergy of multiple actions, concepts, or entities. - [DNA Graphic 2](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/dna-graphic-2/) - A DNA Graphic illustrates the synergy of actions, concepts, or entities. They combine to create a better solution—and breathe new “life” into the project. - [Dashboard 2](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/dashboard-graphic-2/) - Use this Dashboard Graphic to show multiple metrics in one consolidated format. The line chart and pie charts are data driven. - [Dashboard Graphic](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/dashboard-graphic/) - Use this Dashboard Graphic to show multiple metrics in one consolidated format. The line chart and pie charts are data driven. - [Dashboard Graphic 3](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/dashboard-graphic-3/) - Graphic Description Use this Dashboard Graphic to show multiple metrics in one consolidated format. The line chart and pie charts are data driven. - [Cutaway Diagram](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/cutaway-diagram/) - This “battle space” Cutaway Diagram shows communication and alignment between forces. Elements are raster with transparent backgrounds. Lines are vector. - [Cutaway Diagram 2](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/cutaway-diagram-2/) - A Cutaway Diagram shows how complex element works. Showing the inner workings of a complex system or process gives your audience a quick understanding of it. - [Conveyor Belt Graphic](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/conveyor-belt-graphic/) - This Conveyor Belt Graphic illustrate a linear process a scientific element may go through to pass inspection. - [Conveyor Belt 2](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/conveyor-belt-graphic-2/) - This Conveyor Belt Graphic illustrates a linear process with elements being funneled into boxes at different steps. - [Circle Chart](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/circle-chart/) - A Circle Chart shows changing amounts, values, or time. This chart is sliced into pie pieces. Each is a different element with values radiating from its center. - [Conveyor Belt Graphic 3](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/conveyor-belt-graphic-3/) - A Conveyor Belt Graphic can illustrate a linear process. It can be repeatable or travel down the assembly line to a final outcome. - [Circle Chart 2](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/circle-chart-2/) - Use a Circle Chart to show changing amounts, values, or time. The bars expand or contract around the circle as the values change. - [Chain Graphic](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/chain-graphic/) - Use this Chain Graphic to show “linked” actions, concepts, or entities. Alternatively, chains illustrate restraint or security. - [Calendar Graphic](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/calendar-graphic/) - Use this Calendar to show schedules, events, and activities. A desk blotter style graphic gives your audience a visual sense of the your company’s schedule. - [Bubble Chart](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/bubble-chart/) - Bubble Chart graphics show amounts, values, and time. This graphic is data driven. - [Bridge Graphic](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/bridge-graphic/) - This Bridge Graphic depicts the transition between the current and future state. The steps and methodology provide a safe transition over risky waters. - [Bridge Graphic 2](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/bridge-graphic-2/) - Bridge Graphics are graphic metaphors for a connections or transitions. This bridge graphic shows the transition from before and after states. - [Bridge Graphic 3](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/bridge-graphic-3/) - Use this Bridge Graphic as a graphic metaphor to depict the connection or transition between two actions, concepts, or entities. - [Bridge Graphic 4](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/bridge-graphic-4/) - This Bridge Graphic with a Venn Diagram and Process graphic depicts the connection or transition between two actions, concepts, or entities. - [Bridge Graphic 5](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/bridge-graphic-5/) - Use this Bridge Graphic as a graphic metaphor to depict the connection or transition between two actions, concepts, or entities. - [Block graphic](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/block-graphic/) - Use this Block graphic to show how elements work together. This graphic shows the foundation for approaches and capabilities, stacking to form one successful output. - [Block graphic 2](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/block-graphic-2/) - Use this Block graphic to show how elements work together. Block graphic contains layers with the core concept creating the output. - [Block graphic 3](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/block-graphic-3/) - Use this Block graphic to show how elements work together. Blocks represent data merging into collected data shown on a laptop. - [Block graphic 4](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/block-graphic-4/) - Use this Block graphic to show how elements work together. Highlight and/or remove layers as you speak to different elements. - [Block graphic 5](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/block-graphic-5/) - Use this Block graphic to show how elements work together. This 3-D style helps you show how elements stack and interrelate. - [Bar Chart](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/bar-chart/) - Use this Bar Chart to show amounts, values, and time. This graphic is data driven. Bar chart created in PowerPoint shows units shipped in millions. - [Bar Chart 2](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/bar-chart-2/) - Use this Bar Chart to show amounts, values, and time. This graphic is data driven. Bar chart shows annual ROI. - [Bar Chart 3](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/bar-chart-3/) - Use this Bar Chart to show amounts, values, and time. This graphic is data driven. Rocket icons communicate quickly what the data is showing. - [Area Chart](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/area-chart/) - Use this Area Chart to show amounts, values, and time. This graphic is data driven. - [Area Chart 2](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/area-chart-2/) - Use this Area Chart to show amounts, values, and time. This graphic is data driven. - [Area Chart 3](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/area-chart-3/) - Use this Area Chart to show amounts, values, and time. This graphic is data driven. - [Stacked Graphic 3](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/stacked-graphic-3/) - Graphic Description Use these Stacked Diagram parts to create your stacked diagrams. - [Stair Graphic 5](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/stair-graphic-5/) - Graphic Description Use this Stair Graphic to show steps in a process, as a metaphor for progress, or to illustrate levels. - [Stair Graphic 3](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/stair-graphic-3/) - Graphic Description Use this Stair Graphic to show steps in a process, as a metaphor for progress, or to illustrate levels. - [Stair Graphic 2](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/stair-graphic-2/) - Graphic Description Use this Stair Graphic to show steps in a process, as a metaphor for progress, or to illustrate levels. - [Stair Graphic](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/stair-graphic/) - Graphic Description Use this Stair Graphic to show steps in a process, as a metaphor for progress, or to illustrate levels. - [Infographic 9](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/infographic-9/) - Graphic Description Use this Infographic to showcase interconnected information related to a specific topic. - [Infographic 8](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/infographic-8/) - Graphic Description Use this Infographic to showcase interconnected information related to a specific topic. - [Infographic 7](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/infographic-7/) - Graphic Description Use this Infographic to showcase interconnected information related to a specific topic. - [Infographic 6](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/infographic-6/) - Graphic Description Use this Infographic to showcase interconnected information related to a specific topic. - [Infographic 5](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/infographic-5/) - Graphic Description Use this Infographic to showcase interconnected information related to a specific topic. - [Infographic 4](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/infographic-4/) - Graphic Description Use this Infographic to showcase interconnected information related to a specific topic. - [Infographic 3](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/infographic-3/) - Graphic Description Use this Infographic to showcase interconnected information related to a specific topic. - [Infographic 2](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/infographic-2/) - Graphic Description Use this Infographic to showcase interconnected information related to a specific topic. - [Infographic](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/infographic/) - Graphic Description Use this Infographic to showcase interconnected information related to a specific topic. - [Graph Graphic 2](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/graph-graphic-2/) - Graphic Description Use this Graph to show amounts, values, and time. This graphic is data driven. - [Graph Graphic](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/graph-graphic/) - Graphic Description Use this Graph to show amounts, values, and time. This graphic is data driven. - [Stacked Graphic 2](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/stacked-graphic-2/) - Graphic Description Use these Stacked Diagram parts to create your stacked diagrams. - [Stacked Graphic](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/stacked-graphic/) - Graphic Description Use these Stacked Diagram parts to create your stacked diagrams. - [Spiral Graphic 5](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/spiral-graphic-5/) - Graphic Description Use this Spiral Graphic as a metaphor that illustrates the evolution of an action, concept, or entity through a cyclical process. - [Spiral Graphic 4](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/spiral-graphic-4/) - Graphic Description Use this Spiral Graphic as a metaphor that illustrates the evolution of an action, concept, or entity through a cyclical process. - [Spiral Graphic 3](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/spiral-graphic-3/) - Graphic Description Use this Spiral Graphic as a metaphor that illustrates the evolution of an action, concept, or entity through a cyclical process. - [Spiral Graphic 2](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/spiral-graphic-2/) - Graphic Description Use this Spiral Graphic as a metaphor that illustrates the evolution of an action, concept, or entity through a cyclical process. - [Spiral Graphic](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/spiral-graphic/) - Graphic Description Use this Spiral Graphic as a metaphor that illustrates the evolution of an action, concept, or entity through a cyclical process. - [Funnel Graphic 7](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/funnel-graphic-7/) - Graphic Description Use this Funnel Graphic as a metaphor showing the passing of elements through a conduit (the funnel) resulting in the effective allocation, consolidation, and/or organization of those elements. - [Funnel Graphic 6](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/funnel-graphic-6/) - Graphic Description Use this Funnel Graphic as a metaphor showing the passing of elements through a conduit (the funnel) resulting in the effective allocation, consolidation, and/or organization of those elements. - [Funnel Graphic 5](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/funnel-graphic-5/) - Graphic Description Use this Funnel Graphic as a metaphor showing the passing of elements through a conduit (the funnel) resulting in the effective allocation, consolidation, and/or organization of those elements. - [Funnel Graphic 4](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/funnel-graphic-4/) - Graphic Description Use this Funnel Graphic as a metaphor showing the passing of elements through a conduit (the funnel) resulting in the effective allocation, consolidation, and/or organization of those elements. - [Funnel Graphic 3](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/funnel-graphic-3/) - Graphic Description Use this Funnel Graphic as a metaphor showing the passing of elements through a conduit (the funnel) resulting in the effective allocation, consolidation, and/or organization of those elements. - [Funnel Graphic](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/funnel-graphic/) - Graphic Description Use this Funnel Graphic as a metaphor showing the passing of elements through a conduit (the funnel) resulting in the effective allocation, consolidation, and/or organization of those elements. - [Funnel Graphic 2](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/funnel-graphic-2/) - Graphic Description Use this Funnel Graphic as a metaphor showing the passing of elements through a conduit (the funnel) resulting in the effective allocation, consolidation, and/or organization of those elements. - [Scale Graphic](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/scale-graphic/) - Graphic Description Use this Scale Graphic to show comparisons and as a metaphor for assessment, evaluation, and judgment. Includes two additional slides with opposite sides weighted. - [Pyramid Graphic 4](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/pyramid-graphic-4/) - Graphic Description Use this Pyramid Graphic to show hierarchy, arrangement, structure, and/or relationship of a group of elements. The bottom elements support those above. - [Pyramid Graphic 3](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/pyramid-graphic-3/) - Graphic Description Use this Pyramid Graphic to show hierarchy, arrangement, structure, and/or relationship of a group of elements. The bottom elements support those above. - [Pyramid Graphic 2](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/pyramid-graphic-2/) - Graphic Description Use this Pyramid Graphic to show hierarchy, arrangement, structure, and/or relationship of a group of elements. The bottom elements support those above. - [Road Graphic 2](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/road-graphic2/) - Graphic Description Use this Road Graphic as a metaphor to depict the path between the “as is” or “before” state to the “to be” or “after” state. (This graphic is on a slide background that has a 16:9 ratio. It can be sized down if needed.) - [Road Graphic 3](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/road-graphic-3/) - Graphic Description Use this Road Graphic as a metaphor to depict the path between the “as is” or “before” state to the “to be” or “after” state. (This graphic is on a slide background that has a 16:9 ratio. It can be sized down if needed.) - [Pyramid Graphic](https://billiondollargraphics.com/portfolio-item/pyramid-graphic/) - Graphic Description Use this Pyramid Graphic to show hierarchy, arrangement, structure, and/or relationship of a group of elements. 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